Can someone break down an E1 Army base pay with less than 4 months service?

Larry Fajardo — Thu, 05 Jul 2018 06:34:11 -0400

Good morning,
I need someone to help me understand how much I'll be making bi weekly during bct & Ait after all the taxes are deducted.
My recruiter said the monthly base pay now is 1500 but after taxes I'll be walking out with $900... Is this correct ? Seems a bit odd.
Thank you.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Jul 5 at 2018 7:40 AM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Thu, 05 Jul 2018 07:40:18 -0400

You can find this all on google. The pay rate is correct, however Federal tax is 12% at your income, resulting in 180 in federal tax. You still have state, FICA and Social Security as deductions. Go to you state tax, FICA and SS to determine how much additional. After you r first four month you will receive 1648. Thank you for your service. You will find that if you work hard, stay fit and study you will be promoted commensurately making more money and doing well in life with the benefits received. I assure your their are no companies that offer the full benefit realized in the military.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 5 at 2018 8:48 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 05 Jul 2018 08:48:09 -0400

Don’t feel bad I started E-1 and I’m still working my way up. The one thing I love about the army is no matter what race, color, background everybody works for what they get. I’ve done pretty well for myself bought a brand new house I’m able to take care of my family. Also working on my third house as an additional investment property. As I grew older in my career I started realizing it’s no longer about me. I work for my Family, Soldiers, Leaders, Army etc. good things will come in time and in grade. Do what your sergeant tells you to do and you’ll promote naturally. I’m impressed you found this furum and became a member early. Keep it with you your whole career and pick the minds and learn the mentalities of leaders and peers.

Response by Capt Dwayne Conyers made Jul 5 at 2018 10:07 AM

Capt Dwayne Conyers — Thu, 05 Jul 2018 10:07:18 -0400

https://www.goarmy.com/benefits/money/basic-pay-active-duty-soldiers.m.html

Army Pay Chart & Army Base Pay – Active Duty | GoArmy.com

Our up-to-date Army pay chart lets you know how much active duty enlisted and officer soldiers earn in base pay. Base pay accounts for only part of a soldier’s total income.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Jul 5 at 2018 12:09 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Thu, 05 Jul 2018 12:09:25 -0400

Get up and Google it- Army Pay Charts- take will be gross- then deduct- Fed Tax (18% max), state taxes if any, and any deductions- College fund, etc. That will be close. I strongly suggest you learn how to fend for yourself in the next couple of months.

Response by SGT Tony Clifford made Jul 5 at 2018 1:16 PM

SGT Tony Clifford — Thu, 05 Jul 2018 13:16:10 -0400

1500 - federal taxes - state taxes - SGLI - Medicare - SS - GI bill deduction (1st year only) - any other allotments. You could have only 900 left, but more likely you'll have around 1100-1250 left. If you're lucky you can have more left.

Response by PV2 Robert H. made Jul 5 at 2018 10:05 PM

PV2 Robert H. — Thu, 05 Jul 2018 22:05:40 -0400

https://www.federalpay.org/military/calculator

Check out this resource.

Military Pay Calculator for 2018 - With BAH and BAS

Our Military Pay Calculator allows you to calculate your yearly military compensation.

Response by SPC Erich Guenther made Jul 7 at 2018 9:06 AM

SPC Erich Guenther — Sat, 07 Jul 2018 09:06:04 -0400

That should be correct or close. Rule of thumb for anyone looking at gross income is to deduct 30% for taxes. I am not sure why the additional $100 was deducted but it might have something to do with your GI Bill or some other program you signed up for.

Also remember that that Eagle Card or whatever it is called that the Army gives you for BCT (it's like an ATM Card)......I believe that is advanced pay and will also be deducted from your pay later. I think they charge it with $250 or something like that. So be careful to recognize that in your head when your attempting to balance things out. That Eagle Card money is not free.........it comes from your future pay.

Response by SPC Jerry Jones made Feb 14 at 2019 7:30 AM

SPC Jerry Jones — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 07:30:19 -0500

You will have to talk to your recruiter. If you are already serving, talk to someone in your chain of command.
Your pay will depend on your circumstances....the state, are you married, did you sign up for the GI Bill, taxes, etc...every additional item will take a chunk out of your pay.